Portsmouth leaders address controversy at city splash pool

From left, Nancy Littlefield with her mum Paula Littlefield, Chaleigh Fletcher with her son Tommy Robertson and Stephanie Baker with daughter Cherish-Lou Hardy and Taleigha Collins at the front Picture: Malcolm Wells (160816-4056)

‘Like all splash parks it is unsupervised because it’s for under-eights who will be with an adult so it’s important parents take responsibility for behaviour so the park can be enjoyed by everyone.

‘It is not possible for sewage to enter the pool, the water quality is tested three times a day and cleaning crews visit morning and evening, any potential issues with raw sewage in the pool means it’s closed for 24 hours.

‘Small children do have accidents, so if this happens report it using My Portsmouth app and we can send someone down to make sure the pool is safe to use.

‘If everyone takes care using the park, getting rid of their litter, using the appropriate bins for used nappies and supervising children, then this will continue to be a lovely space for families to enjoy.’